Sheikh Rasheed terms Musharraf treason verdict 'illegal'.

RAWALPINDI -- Expressing concerns over the detailed verdict issued by the special court in high treason case against former military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf in the high treason case, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Thursday termed the decision 'illegal and immoral', media reported.

Taking to journalists, Sheikh Rasheed said that such a punishment was prescribed in the constitution, adding that institutions were also raising questions over the judgment.

Criticizing the Indian media over its malicious propaganda against Pakistan, Sheikh Rasheed expressed fear that India can make any misadventure on border in the prevailing situation in the country.

He said that Indian can escalate tensions with Pakistan to divert word's attention from its atrocities, human rights violations and violence against religious minorities.

Earlier in the day, Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public...